About Shell Kepler
Lived 1958 – 2008 (aged 49). Shell Kepler was an American actor and film actor.
Michelle Alaine Kepler (October 5, 1958 – February 1, 2008), was an American television actress best known for her work on General Hospital as "Nurse Amy Vining", from 1979 until 2002.
Early life Kepler was born in Ohio, and her family moved to Arcadia, California when she was 10.
Career Kepler portrayed busybody nurse Amy Vining, a "fan favourite" and sister of Laura Spencer's, on General Hospital, from 1979 to 2002. She also appeared on the General Hospital spinoff Port Charles, other shows such as CHiPs and Three's Company, and the movie Homework (1982) with Joan Collins.
Kepler died from kidney failure, on February 1, 2008, at Oregon Health & Science University. Zeman delivered a eulogy at her funeral.
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Who was Shell Kepler?
American actress (1958-2008)
When was Shell Kepler born?
Shell Kepler was born on 5 October 1958 in Painesville.
When did Shell Kepler die?
Shell Kepler died on 1 February 2008 in Portland.
What was Shell Kepler's occupation?
Shell Kepler was an actor and film actor.
What nationality was Shell Kepler?
Shell Kepler was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shell Kepler. https://biography.guide/shell-kepler/
MLA: "Shell Kepler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shell-kepler/.
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